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Then... Look, one page is missing. Из протокола вырвана страничка! Ах да, мы ее и вырвали и уже прочитали: помните, про то, как судья допрашивал первого свидетеля, Шляпника, пытаясь уточнить, когда у того началось чаепитие. Возможно, был умысел и сговор? Валет украл пирожки и отнес Шляпнику - к чаю! Но послушаем, что будет дальше. Продолжается допрос Шляпника. The Hatter is being questioned. The Trial of the Century Процесс века Part II King: Take off your hat. Hatter: It isn’t mine. King: Stolen! Jurors, write that down! Hatter: I make hats and sell them. I am a hatter. King: Give your evidence. And tell the truth, or I will have you executed on the spot. Hatter: I am a poor man, your majesty. I just began my tea... about a week ago. Only the March Hare said... Hare: I did not say anything! Hatter: You did! Hare: I did not. Hatter: Well, then it was the Dormouse who said... After that I cut some more bread and butter... King: But what did the Dormouse say? Hatter: I do not remember. King: You must remember, or I will have you executed! Hatter: I am a poor man, your majesty... King: You are a poor speaker. You may go. 324
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